Christ the Redeemer
Catholic Church is a family church located in the quiet North Oakland suburb of
Lake Orion. This year they celebrated 25 years as a place of worship and
sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.
The entrance to the church
is wide and expansive. There is plenty of room to gather, meet with other
parishioners and explore one’s faith. Off to one side is a chapel that is great
for private prayer, bible reading or quiet reflection. The gathering space also leads into the main
church.
The altar is at the very
center of the church which is built in the shape of a circle. There are several
rows of chairs that surround the altar on all sides. Directly behind the altar
is a crucifix which gives this church’s altar a very unique and distinct look
to it. The floors also give the church a different feel; they are made up of
multi-colored concrete that shines under the lights of the church.
Fr. Joe Dailey is the pastor
at Christ the Redeemer parish. In his homily, he talked about the gospel where
Jesus said give to Caesar what is his and give to God what is his. He also
invited parishioners of Christ the Redeemer to give freely of their time,
talents and treasures to help those less fortunate and as a way to grow closer
to God.
Fr. Dailey not only gave
the homily but he also led the congregation in song. The entrance song was
written by him and he led the congregation in singing it. Fr. Dailey was very
tech savvy as well. He used a tablet to help monitor and control information on
large screens around the church. By using the monitors he was able to use, not
only, his words but images to help convey the message of his homily. He also
led a special prayer for all married couples which for me was bittersweet as I
rejoiced for those celebrating their marriages while I recalled my own marriage
and the sadness I felt knowing Maria is no longer with me.
Our visit to Christ the
Redeemer was a joyous and enlightening experience and we thoroughly enjoyed the
time we spent at this beautiful church.
Up Next: Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit-Downtown
Detroit
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| Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Lake Orion |
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| St. Francis of Assisi Garden |
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| Garden Bench |
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| Christ the Redeemer Church |
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| Garden if front of church |
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| Garden with church in background |
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| Main entrance to church |
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| baptismal font |
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| The altar at Christ the Redeemer |
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| Joseph and Mary with Baby Jesus |
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| Christ the Redeemer main church area |
